The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A …
Numerous studies and research have been conducted to assess the impact of mining on the Ghanaian economy. These studies have examined various dimensions of the …
Problems And Effects Of Mining In Ghana
The illegal gold mines killing rivers and livelihoods in Ghana …
Sixty percent of Ghana's water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining activities. Ghana is the leading producer of gold in Africa and about 35% of it is extracted by small-scale ...
(PDF) Health impacts of industrial mining in Ghana and sub …
PDF | On Sep 4, 2021, Philip Adongo and others published Health impacts of industrial mining in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa: A Policy Brief | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...
Gold mining's environmental footprints, drivers, and future …
In addition to these remote sensing-based findings, several studies have established the adverse effects of small-scale mining on major natural river drainage …
ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA…
Within the past few decades, Ghana's mining sector specifically the small scale mining subsector has been marred by controversies mainly due to its threat to sustainable development.
The impact of illegal mining in Ghana: A looming …
Collaboration between the government, mining companies, non-governmental organizations, and local communities is key to finding sustainable solutions to the illegal mining crisis in Ghana. By recognizing the scientific impact of illegal mining and taking collective action, Ghana can protect its environment, preserve its cultural …
Sand mining deteriorates soil fertility and farming
Study area. Located in the South of Ghana, Accra (5°32′48.26″N, 0°12′34.33″W, 20 m above sea level (a.s.l)) lays in the agro-ecological zone of the …
The hazardous nature of small scale underground mining in Ghana
The environmental impact of small-scale gold mining in Ghana: identifying problems and possible solutions. Geographical Journal (2002), pp. 57-72. Crossref View in Scopus Google Scholar. Hilson, 2006. ... The effects of illegal small scale mining on the environment – A case study at gold hall Galamsey site. University of Mines and …
The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal …
The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining in Ghana: A critical assessment ... is not problem‐free, the study revealed it is the livelihood support base of such communities ...
Review on Effects of Mining in Ghana: The Case of Obuasi …
The mining industry has been crucial to the development of Ghana. As with all industries, mining has both advantages and disadvantages for the inhabitants of mineral-rich communities.
Effects of Illegal Mining on the Environment, Economy, and …
The mining of minerals has contributed enormously to most African countries' economies. However, the activities involved in these sectors have turned to hunt our environment and human life due to the lack of regulation in this sector. This paper is a review of the effects of illegal mining on the environment, the economy and agricultural …
Ghana needs to rethink its small scale mining strategy.
The devolution of small-scale mining decisions to municipal and district assemblies working in collaboration with traditional authorities is key to saving the industry in Ghana.
Socioeconomic Effects of Large-Scale Gold Mining: …
district-level effects of large-scale gold mining in Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania.1 Together, these countries accounted for about 35 percent of gold production in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2013. Our focus on local impacts is motivated by the observation that, in general, the socioeconomic effects of large-scale mining are not well understood.
Causes and Effects of Coastal Sand Mining in Ghana
Sand mining is a type of open-cast mining that provides material for the construction sector in Ghana. The construction sector in the coastal areas of Ghana relies heavily on coastal sand and pebbles in the building of houses, bridges and roads. Its contribution to Ghana's industrial output has increased from 17.4 per cent in 1986 to …
Small-Scale Mining, Environment and Livelihoods: …
focus of this study was to investigate the effects of mechanised mining on the . ... scale mining problem,' The Conversati on, ... Ntewusu, S. A. (2018) Mining gold in Ghana debate: 10,000 ...
Mining industry in Ghana
Overall, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had diverse effects on mining in Ghana. Transactions made with other countries of the world have achieved lower values since the onset of the outbreak.
Ghana's artisanal miners are a law unto themselves: …
Ghana has tried several times to address some of the problems associated with illegal mining. For example, in 2017, Citi FM launched a campaign against galamsey .
Illegal Mining News, Research and Analysis
Ghana is losing forests because of cocoa farming, firewood harvesting, mining and logging. Several economies are dependent on cocoa. Marco Verch/Flickr March 19, 2024
The impact of bauxite mining in Ghana's Atewa Forest
Although education at the community level is still the organizations main focus, in recent years there has been a shift towards advocacy against bauxite mining. In 2017, the Republic of Ghana signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese state-owned Sinohydro Corp Limited to develop a bauxite industry in Ghana with Atewa …
The Negative Effect of Legal Mining (Gather Them and …
market. The activities of illegal small-scale mining operators have been identified as the major source of water pollution in mining communities, especially in the Western Region. At Nkroful in the Ellembelle District and Wassa Amenfi East District, both in the Western Region, activities of small-scale miners are a major problem, threatening
Illegal Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana: A Public …
interventions to eradicate illegal small-scale mining in Ghana. 2020;10(4):2158244020963668 12. Adu-Baffour F, Daum T, Birner R. Governance challenges of small-scale gold mining in Ghana: ... respiratory problems, and other adverse health effects, not only among miners but also in surrounding communities 2 3. …
Impact of illegal mining activities on forest ecosystem …
remedied. Studies that looked at solutions to mining-imposed environ-mental problems actually centered on the treatment of chemical-laden effluent usually discharged by mining companies (e.g. Babut et al., 2003; Armah and Gyeabour, 2013). For instance, Aseidu (2013) looked at reclamation of small-scale surface-mined lands in …
Insight into Illegal Mining Phenomenon Galamsey in …
While there have been several studies on illegal mining, this is the first study to evaluate governments policy, its effects, and challenges. 2. Research Design The study examines the causes, effects of illegal small-scale mining, the effectiveness of Ghana government's strategy in dealing with the problem and the challenges thereof.
(PDF) The Impact of Mining on the Ghanaian Economy: A …
The purpose of the study is to comprehensively analyse the effects of mining on economic growth, employment, government revenue, environmental …
Governance challenges of small-scale gold mining in Ghana…
The review of the legislation indicated that a rather comprehensive legal framework has been adopted in Ghana. The mining sector in Ghana is governed primarily by the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) (Government of Ghana, 2006) (as amended in 2015 and recently in 2019) and the Minerals Commission Act. These serve …
ASSESSING THE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT …
To identify the effects of mining illegally in the river Pra on water treatment and production at Daboase head works. 2. To identify the effect of illegal mining in the river Pra on the environment. 3. To identify the socioeconomic effects of …
The Local Socioeconomic Effects of Gold Mining
1998, large-scale mining injected over US$300 million into the national economy from salaries alone. Beyond direct and indirect employment effects, the mining industry is connected to the wider economy via taxes and royalties. Ghana has been highlighted as a good example of how
Integrated Assessment of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana …
This report is one of three synthesis documents produced via an integrated assessment (IA) that aims to increase understanding of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Ghana. Given the complexities surrounding ASGM, an IA framework was utilized to analyze economic, social, health, and environmental data, and co …
Small-scale Mining, the SDGs and Human Insecurity in Ghana
Also, a review of recent literature on galamsey 's impacts showed that it is driving many forms of ecological and social changes. For instance, Boateng, Codjoe and Ofori examined the impact of galamsey on coca production in the Atiwa District of Ghana and found that farmers observed early dropping of immature pods, wilting, yellowing of …
Causes and Effects of Coastal Sand Mining in Ghana
This paper examines the causes and effects of coastal sand mining in three communities in the Ahanta West District of Ghana. It argues that coastal sand needs to be exploited to satisfy human demands but this requires efficient and effective resource management to ensure sustainable development.
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